*Cattle markets have been volatile over the past year.
*The cotton jassid has the potential to do serious damage to the Texas cotton crop next year.
*Texas feedlots are enjoying profitable times.
*Cotton farmers in the Texas Southern plains are expecting a much better crop this year.
*A Texas congressman has introduced a bill to help the cotton industry.
*Fall weather has arrived in East Texas.
*Early castration of beef calves can pay off.
